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Phys 313 Quiz 8

Question 1

A potential energy is associated with every ...

   Answer:   conservative force
             

Question 2

Given a potential energy as a function of position, U(x), the force associated with it may be calculated as

               dU
   Answer:  - ----
               dx

Question 3

What are the SI units of electric potential?

   Answer:  Volts, or Joules per Coulomb

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